2015/10/12

Alone again (or: Left on a chain)

I wish someone would tell me what it is that I've done wrong.
Why I have to stay chained up and left alone so long.
 
They seemed so glad to have one when I came here as a pup.
There were so many things we'd do while I was growing up.
 
They couldn't wait to train me as a companion and a friend.
And told me how they'd never fear being left alone again.
 
The children said they'd feed me and brush me everyday.
They'd play with me and walk me, if only I could stay.
 
But now the Family "Hasn't Time"; they say I often shed.
They do not want me in the house not even to be fed.
 
The children never walk me, they always say "Not Now!"
I wish that I could please them; won't someone tell me how?
 
All I had, you see, was love; I wish they would explain.
Why they said they wanted me, then left me on a chain!
 
(Author unknown)

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